Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens USA

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  • B&H # NI18200235
  • Mfr# 2192

Product Highlights

  • For DX-Format D-SLRs
  • Wide Angle To Telephoto Versatility
  • VR II Image Stabilization
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Three Aspherical Lens Elements
  • Silent Wave Motor
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

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The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRII Zoom Lens is a great one-lens solution for DX-format D-SLRs. Its wide angle to telephoto focal range gives photographers a versatile tool to get the shot without having to switch lenses. It is engineered with superior quality ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements yielding sharpness and color correction without distortion, even at wide apertures. Additionally, this zoom is constructed with a 7-blade diaphragm which renders captured images with natural-looking out-of-focus elements.

VR (Vibration Reduction) II image stabilization lets the photographer hand-hold the camera and enable shooting up to 4 stops slower than with non-VR II lenses. Plus, VR II increases the range of usable shutter speeds and makes telephoto shooting much easier without a tripod. This high-grade, internal focusing (IF) lens incorporates Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) to guarantee smooth, silent, accurate, and quick focusing. Autofocus (A) or manual (M) modes can easily be selected with a focus mode switch, and a manual override function allows the shooter to quickly change from auto to manual focusing.

With 11x zoom versatility this one-lens solution covers a broad range of photographic opportunities. Picture angle is the equivalent of a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format.
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images.
Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at wide aperture settings.
Three aspherical lens elements eliminate coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures.
A zoom lock switch secures lens barrel at its minimum length.
Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Built with Nikon's exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM), the lens enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
With a rounded 7-blade diaphragm more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements are rendered.
The 18-200mm focuses as close as 20 inches, extending versatility.
The M/A (Manual/Autofocus) mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.
The included flower-shaped lens hood HB-35 shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.
Performance
Focal Length 18 - 200 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type Nikon F
Format Compatibility Nikon DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
Angle of View 76° - 8°
Minimum Focus Distance 1.64' (50 cm)
Magnification 0.22x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:4.54
Groups/Elements 12/16
Diaphragm Blades 7
Features
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 72 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.0 x 3.8" (7.62 x 9.65 cm)
Weight 1.23 lb (560 g)

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens
 
4.7

(based on 690 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (490)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (179)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (340)
  • Consistent output (233)
  • Durable (220)
  • Strong construction (198)
  • Easily interchangeable (193)

Cons

  • Heavy (133)
  • Poor in low light (55)
  • Lens creep (52)
  • Heavy / bulky (17)
  • Slow focus (13)

Best Uses

  • Landscape/scenery (388)
  • Wildlife photos (238)
  • Sports/action (233)
  • Weddings (195)
  • Low light (114)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (405), Yes (32)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (280), Casual photographer (116), Semi-pro photographer (86), Tech savvy (56), Pro photographer (26)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Pretty Sweet.

Got this just before leaving for a week and a half on Maui and it delivered amazingly as a travel companion. You get what you pay for with t his lens. In the age ...Read complete review

Got this just before leaving for a week and a half on Maui and it delivered amazingly as a travel companion. You get what you pay for with t his lens. In the age of really not needing (or wanting) to carry around multiple lenses for the average photographer this lens is the ticket to photos that are amazing for beginners and good enough up to the intermediate/semi-pro. Would I like a 2.8 version, absolutely. I agree with other reviewers that I had to either step to a wider aperture, add some shutter time, or up the ISO to get certain shots compared to other lenses I have used without such a range. However, the VRII helps when using slower shutter speeds, a welcome offset. You definitely get some distortion out at 18mm up to 22mm or so, which is kind of a drag for someone like me who traditionally uses 18mm as a standard in primarily landscape photographs... It's not always obvious, but in those sweeping ocean views or level horizon shots you'll definitely see it. that can be a plus or minus depending on what you're going for. The range is great on this guy, however, and I have found myself exploring other ranges of compositions, including 200mm zooms. The VR is sick, not sure I will ever want a lens without it as I have got countless shots I never would have even attempted without having it.Bottom line: is this a professional lens - no. Did Nikon market and sell it that way, no. What it is the greatest all around lens money can buy. If you read deep, any complaints in reviews for this lens are from people who didn't realize what they were getting into and had expectations way above what this package has ever claimed to be. Pros may want to pass this up for bigger apertures, shorter ranges and better glass, but it would take much more $ to get this versatility for the average Joe and for those just grab the camera and go days...

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not sure this is an upgrade

I have owned the original version of this lens for over a year. The only problem with it was the zoom creep. The Nikon press announcement for this upgrade specifically indicated it employed an ...Read complete review

I have owned the original version of this lens for over a year. The only problem with it was the zoom creep. The Nikon press announcement for this upgrade specifically indicated it employed an all new zoom mechanism to prevent zoom creep. The only change I can see is the lock at 18mm -- but I don't think anyone ever reported a problem with the lens creeping away from 18mm. The creep problem is between 35-150 or so -- and while this new model does seem somewhat more stiff zooming between 35-150, the copy I got will still creep out if set to 50 and the camera is left to hang naturally from the strap [no shaking necessary].

I was also looking forward to the improved contrast from the improved coatings also noted in the press announcement. In a/b comparisons with my original 18-200, I couldn't detect any difference -- even comparing histograms. Not to say it isn't better -- I just couldn't see it as better.

The one thing I did detect with the new model [I hope just a problem with the copy I got] was that out-of-focus pinpoint light sources are not circular, but rather, tear drop shaped. My original version, while not the best bokeh, is at least symmetric in this regard -- yes, somewhat darker in the center of the circles than at the edges, but at least symmetric. This is really annoying on high contrast out of focus horizontal lines which due to the uneven bokeh, appear to have ghosts drifting above them, as though the camera or object moved during the exposure. [Yes, VR was off for all these on-tripod, shutter-delay-on comparisons.]

I am somewhat surprised to see a re-design with this little impact.

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4.0

Love it!

By Quality-Conscious Consumer

from Houston, TX

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

      This is an excellent multipurpose lens. 18-200 means I almost never have to change lenses, and THAT means less dust and other foreign matter inside my camera housing. It's a bit heavier than my old 18-105 lens, but that's to be expected because it's really two lenses in one. Also, a word of caution if you use the zoom lock switch: don't forget it's on! It takes some time to get used to, but eventually it becomes second nature like taking off the lens cap. Overall, I'm very happy with this product.

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      5.0

      Love this lens

      By hoppytrails

      from eugene Oregon

      About Me Medium tech savvy, New to photography

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy To Use
      • Improves Picture Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Great for distances
        • Shooting Outdoors

        Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

        I'm still playing with it but loving it. It has been great for nature shots. So far I do not have any complaints.

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        5.0

        great product!!!

        By [*]

        from Nazereth Illite, Israel

        About Me Parent, Technically Challenged

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Improves Picture Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Close Up Filming
          • Panoramic Filming
          • Shooting Indoors
          • Shooting Outdoors

          Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

          Amazaing lens!!!!
          NO WORDS to explain how PERFECT it is.

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          5.0

          Great lens

          By Picture Taker

          from Blacklick, OH

          About Me Tech Savvy

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          Pros

          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

              The lens works well! B&H shipped it extremely fast too!

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              5.0

              would buy again absolutely

              By MUGGSY

              from NORTH DAKOTA

              About Me Novice

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                • LENS HOOD A LITTLE LOOSE

                Best Uses

                • Shooting Indoors
                • Shooting Outdoors

                Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                ITS ON MY D7000 95% OF THE TIME; GREAT SHARP SHOTS
                I AM REATIVELY NEW TO DSLR POTOGRAPHY SO I AM LEARNING LIKE CRAZY. THIS LENS IS GREAT THAT WAY
                BECAUSE YOU ARE READY FOR JUST ABOUT ANYTHING EXCEPT
                THE LOWER LIGHT SHOTS AND EVEN THEN IT DOES QUITE WELL

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                5.0

                Love it!

                By Cristina the perfectionist

                from Villanova, PA

                About Me Parent

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                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Upgrade

                    Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                    I love the lense overall and the lock mode is a bonus.

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                    5.0

                    Greg Lens for vacation shots.

                    By greg

                    from Chisago City

                    About Me Film Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Compact Design
                    • Easy To Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Panoramic Filming
                      • Shooting Indoors
                      • Shooting Outdoors

                      Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                      It covers most anything I shoot on vacation, very clear, smooth and quick AF and light weight. The barrel has a lock at 18 mm make it nice to carry around.

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                      4.0

                      Very happy with it --- a bit heavy

                      By David A.

                      from West Orange, NJ

                      About Me Amateur Photographer, Parent, Tech Savvy

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                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use

                      Cons

                      • Heavy

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                        This lens replaced my two 18-55 and 55-200mm lenses. It focuses fast enough for me. VR works well. It does feel pretty heavy compared to having the 18-55mm lens, but I'm getting used to it.

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                        5.0

                        Great perfomance and so convenient!

                        By Janet the amateur

                        from Chattanooga, TN

                        About Me Amateur Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Shooting Indoors
                          • Shooting Outdoors

                          Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                          I didn't realize how nice it would be to never have to change lenses. I never miss a shot now. Performance is great.

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                          4.0

                          Only con is weight

                          By Steve

                          from Omaha

                          About Me Tech Savvy

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                          Pros

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Shooting Indoors
                              • Shooting Outdoors

                              Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                              Outstanding performance. Auto focus quick and sharp.

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                              4.0

                              Great everyday lens

                              By caprid

                              from Los Angeles, CA

                              About Me Serious amateur

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                                    Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                    I use this as my everyday lens for the D90. Its great versatility allows you to get the shot, which is the single most important consideration.

                                    The obvious con, as others have noted, is the slip in the zoom. You can use the little locking mechanism, but it only holds the lens in the 18mm zoom position. Unlocking it can delay getting into shooting position (particularly if you forget and then have to fumble for it). As you walk around with the camera hanging from a shoulder strap the zoom will slip. Most annoying is when it happens as you are taking a shot aiming either up or down. When it is hard enough to control subjects, lighting, and timing, the last think you need is to be fighting with zoom slip.

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                                    5.0

                                    Third time I buy lens, No VR, VR II

                                    By Eduvar

                                    from Kennesaw, GA.

                                    About Me Technically Challenged

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Compact Design
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Improves Picture Quality

                                    Cons

                                    • None

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Shooting Indoors
                                    • Shooting Outdoors

                                    Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                    It is the all around lens. My wife uses it for wedding photography

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                                    5.0

                                    Epic lens for the price

                                    By Preston

                                    from Oceanside, CA

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                                          Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                          Deals well in low light, focuses quickly, and SUPER versatile. I have been slowly using in video and for photography. Shooting on D7000. Great lens and pro quality without being 1,000's of dollars.

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                                          5.0

                                          Excellent product

                                          By Alexis

                                          from Brumath, France

                                          About Me Parent

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Improves Picture Quality
                                          • Interfaces Well With Camcorder

                                          Cons

                                          • Bulky Design

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Shooting Outdoors

                                          Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                          Really usefull in the fact that no need to change menses. Wide angle coupled with a great Zoom !

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                                          4.0

                                          Early Impressions

                                          By Austin512

                                          from Austin, Texas

                                          About Me Parent, Tech Savvy

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Compact Design
                                          • Easy To Use

                                          Cons

                                          • Poor Clarity
                                          • Slow to focus

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                            At this point I have mostly used the lens indoors; both around the house as well as in the gym for my son's basketball games. I love the zoom range of the lens and the compact size relative to my longer lenses, but I have noticed that in certain situations it is slow to focus and at times seams to have a hard time finding the focal point. Of the pictures I have taken, most are very good and clear, but there are too many out of focus. As I become more familiar with the lens and its limitations, I think I will get better results; so at this point my positive recommendation is a bit cautious and would have actually chosen 3.5 if it were an option. My "buy rating" is also a bit cautious as it is a lot of money to spend for most non-professionals.

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                                            5.0

                                            18-200mm

                                            By self

                                            from FL

                                            About Me Tech Savvy

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Shooting Indoors
                                              • Shooting Outdoors

                                              Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                              Love this lens. It is a great all around lens to have. Pictures seem to be crisp.

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                                              • Yes

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                                              5.0

                                              The Go-To Lens

                                              By Matt the Firefighter

                                              from King, NC

                                              About Me Tech Savvy

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Compact Design
                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Improves Picture Quality

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Close Up Filming
                                                • Panoramic Filming
                                                • Shooting Indoors
                                                • Shooting Outdoors

                                                Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                                This lens is usually the first one I reach for. It has the versatility and the ability to do what needs to be done.

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                                                5.0

                                                Good Lens at Good Price

                                                By Mahesh Moorjani

                                                from Dubai, UAE

                                                About Me Parent, Tech Savvy

                                                Pros

                                                • Easy To Use
                                                • Improves Picture Quality

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Shooting Indoors
                                                  • Shooting Outdoors

                                                  Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                                  its really a great lens using it from past 2 years now !! it works well everywhere...

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                                                  5.0

                                                  I would buy this product again

                                                  By Marv

                                                  from Rienzi, MS

                                                  About Me Parent

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                  • Improves Picture Quality

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Close Up Filming
                                                    • Panoramic Filming
                                                    • Shooting Indoors
                                                    • Shooting Outdoors
                                                    • Upgrade

                                                    Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                                    Love the lens; I don't have to change them when I am shooting my photos now.

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                                                    4.0

                                                    That's all you need to travel

                                                    By Victor Mine

                                                    from Ituverava - Brazil

                                                    About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Technically Challenged

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                    • Improves Picture Quality

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Shooting Outdoors

                                                      Comments about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens:

                                                      The best walkaround lens for dx users.

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